Scary Stuff

You know when some mistake happens, and you start panicking?  That was what my evening was like. 
It doesn't appear to have been my fault, but basically, there was a screw up involving housing, and for about a half hour I thought I was getting evicted.  I'm not, thankfully, but as I waited for the landlord to call me I was trying desperately hard not to have a meltdown.  I tried doing some writing, I tried distracting myself in my infinite quest for good blogs.  But I kept thinking about the crisis at hand.  According to the notice I got, I would have to move on Halloween day, and I can think of little else that would make me want to throw up.  Not only would I have to give up my beloved Halloween plans (I would never forgive myself) I would also have no where to go. 
When she called and told me there had been an error, I was so relieved.  I can still enjoy the holiday and everything. 
Just so everyone knows, this counts as my Halloween scare.  No need to make me freak out more. 

Some Thoughts on Halloween

Today has been one of those days where I find myself running a lot of errands.  I first walked over to a Halloween shop to pick up a couple of things for my Halloween costume this year.  I still don't have it done, but I'm thinking it'll be ready soon.  I've decided to do something relatively simple this year, just because I've been so busy.
A lot of my female friends talk about how Halloween is sort of an opportunity to dress slutty without anyone saying anything about it.  (At least not to their face.  As much as I hear people talk about dressing slutty, I hear just as many complaints about the slutty dressing.)  Although I have problems with the whole concept of slutty, I decided years ago that Halloween would be another opportunity for me to be a feminist and express myself through fantasy. 
You know what my fantasy is?  To be admired and noticed, but not for being slutty, or even sexy, but for being strong and powerful.  Usually that's what my costumes are all about.  Strength and power.  I am demanding your gaze and I'm also demanding your respect.
This year, I decided to go for something more utilitarian, because I'm expecting to move around a great deal, so comfortable shoes, something I can potentially run in, but still have fun.  It's going to probably end up being more cute than about strength and power, but I'm okay with that because of my limited time this week and because of my circumstantial constraints. 
I digress.  I was in a Halloween shop, and of course I want to buy everything.  I love spooky things, I love black, I love all the Gothic stuff, I love a cute pumpkin.  I went in and looked around a little.  They had cups that said "Zombie Potion" and candelabras.  They had this giant spider with hair covering it, and it looked so adorable I just wanted to give it a hug.
I wish that Halloween was a longer holiday.  As much as I enjoy giving gifts to friends, I wish we'd switch it so that Halloween was a long holiday and Christmas was short.  I want to have a whole week to wear costumes. 
I also wish I had money now to just splurge on lots of things for all year.  I like clothes as a way to express oneself artistically, and I was thinking that maybe I should consider costumes.  Costumes are usually made of cheap material, but in wearing something meant to be a costume I redefine what clothes means, making all clothes seem like ultimately some kind of costume.  Which could be cool.
I'm thinking of investing in wigs.  Apparently dying one's hair changes it forever and the color isn't as rich anymore.  I don't want to dye my hair, but I do want to change it occasionally, and I was thinking maybe I should buy the occasional wig.  Something fun, something I could wear to a club even. 
I finally stopped daydreaming about Halloween and bought what I needed, then I hightailed it over to the post office.  (Got stuff to send.)  And then went over to do some shopping for things for my place.  (Don't rely on roommates to get stuff.) 

Dan's a Halloweenie

Dan texted me yesterday, asking what he should be for Halloween.  At the time, I didn't really have a good suggestion, but it occurred to me today who he should be: Michael Scott. 
Dan once told me he liked Michael Scott, and that totally surprised me, because Dan's way better than that guy.  But since Dan likes the character, and since it would be relatively easy for Dan to greasy his hair back the way the character did in the early season, I don't see why not. 
The biggest problem is that Dan apparently doesn't own a suit.  (I'll say it again: a total pity, as he would look great in one.)  So maybe he needs to borrow one.  And maybe he needs to spice it up by playing Michale's terrible Dick-in-a-Box costume, complete with a noose hanging around his neck. 
I'm almost certain Dan's going to shoot this one down, but it's probably a better idea than some of the ones he's fielded.